This vote was a 'cloture' motion regarding presidential nomination PN12-24. In the Senate, cloture is the formal process used to end debate on a matter and move to a final vote. Because the Senate has rules that allow for unlimited debate (often called a filibuster), a specific vote is required to close that debate. Procedurally, while most legislation requires 60 votes to end debate, the Senate changed its internal precedents in 2013 (often called the 'nuclear option') to allow most executive-branch and judicial nominations to end debate with a simple majority. This vote ensures the nomination can proceed to a final confirmation without further delay. The motion was agreed to with a bipartisan majority, as members from both parties supported moving the nomination forward. Now that debate has officially ended, the Senate will schedule a final vote to confirm or reject the nominee for their position.